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Ana

Ana Report 13 Apr 2009 14:31

I would like to back up my tree with the social history of that time, being 1700's and 1800's as it would be interesting to understand their lives. My tree is mainly regarding Kent and my family tree consists of the Rigden and the Shilling families. I would appreciate recommendations, as I have to order from the net therefore not able to see the book before buying.
Kind regards Ana

Madmeg

Madmeg Report 13 Apr 2009 23:54

Hi Anna

Dont want you to be envious, but hubby has just returned from a visit to his cousin JIm, aged 87 today, and brought home a whole pile of books about old Macclesfield, a minefield of information.

Try the history section of the local library.

Maggie

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 14 Apr 2009 06:26

Google Kent social history books. Or the name of the area in Kent your relatives come from

Ana

Ana Report 14 Apr 2009 10:50

Thank you to you both for getting back to me. Yes Madmeg what a lovely gift. Unfortunately I can't visit the library as I live in Northern Spain and there are no english books about this area.
Regards Ana

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 14 Apr 2009 12:59

Kent is very varied.
We have farms, open country, large towns, docks, ports and seaside, ..to name just some.
Which areas are you interested in?
Perhaps we can help if you tell us a bit more about your family.

Gwyn

Madmeg

Madmeg Report 14 Apr 2009 13:09

Ana

Sorry, I didn't realise that.

There are old books that you might find on "googlebooks" which are out of the copyright period and many are reproduced in full on there.

Maggie

Ana

Ana Report 14 Apr 2009 14:51

I suppose the area's I am looking into regarding my family tree, is the countryside especially farming and live in servants and needlewoman. These seem to be the main occupation of the Rigden tree I am researching.
Regards Ana